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Very Good

#14 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 9% of private schools

Aquinas Middle High School

School

3420 MN RD, David City, NE 68632

Private

Enrollment

406

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#14 of 143

In David City

#1 of 2

public schools

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Aquinas Middle High School

7.8/10

School in David City · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.8/10

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About Aquinas Middle High School

Aquinas Middle High School is a private school in David City, NE. Aquinas Middle High School serves approximately 406 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Aquinas Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 143 private schools in NE.

How it compares1.6 pts above NE schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • NE avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Aquinas Middle High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Aquinas Middle High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Aquinas Middle High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Aquinas Middle High School compares to the 2 public schools in David City, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
12:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
406
This School
vs
304
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
8.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.7% vs 0%
Aquinas Middle High School David City Public Avg

All Schools in David City

School Rating
Aquinas Middle High School (this school) 7.8
DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL 8.8
DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,314
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 406
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.3%
Hispanic 3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3420 MN RD, David City, NE 68632

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Aquinas Middle High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHT (rated 9.4/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Dwight), which scores notably higher. Another option is DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in David City, see our David City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 17.8 mi
School Distance Rating
DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL David City 0.8 mi 8.8
DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL David City 0.9 mi 8.9
AQUINAS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL David City 1.3 mi 5.8
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD Brainard 7.7 mi 8.8
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD Brainard 7.7 mi 7.6
BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bellwood 9.1 mi 8.7
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHT Dwight 12.2 mi 9.4
SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Schuyler 14.2 mi 5.3
SCHUYLER HEADSTART Schuyler 14.5 mi 3.2
SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOL Schuyler 14.6 mi 5.7
NORTH WARD PREKINDERGARTEN Schuyler 15.0 mi 3.1
DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL Schuyler 15.4 mi 5.5
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schuyler 15.7 mi 5.3
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Richland 16.2 mi 5.8
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Staplehurst 18.6 mi 4.7
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Columbus 16.3 mi 6.2
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Columbus 17.0 mi 7.0
ST BONAVENTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Columbus 17.4 mi 6.4
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY-FISHER'S Schuyler 20.0 mi 5.2
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTER Columbus 17.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68632 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,375

Median Home Value

$177,400

Median Rent

$735/mo

Population

3,877

College Educated

33.1%

Homeownership

70.9%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

38.1

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LOURDES CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Nebraska City, NE 7.7
OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Omaha, NE 8.1
ST PATRICK JR SR HIGH SCHOOL North Platte, NE 7.3
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bellevue, NE 6.7
BROWNELL TALBOT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Omaha, NE 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aquinas Middle High School

What grades does Aquinas Middle High School serve?

Aquinas Middle High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Aquinas Middle High School?

Aquinas Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Middle High School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Aquinas Middle High School rank in NE?

Aquinas Middle High School ranks #14 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Aquinas Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aquinas Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Aquinas Middle High School a private school?

Yes, Aquinas Middle High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Aquinas Middle High School a religious school?

Aquinas Middle High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
406
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County

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